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This is what Buenos Aires looks like at sunset from our rooftop deck...

Glacier Trek

Finally, a post from the end of the world, or nearly the end I guess. Internet connection has been spotty, so these pictures are about 2 weeks old now. Better late than never, right?

Kris and I returned to El Calafate, a small town in Southern Patagonia, with our friends Ellen and Dane in tow. It was so spectacular that we had to return. This time though we added an extra adventure; a trek on the Perito Mereno glacier. This glacier is the one that we sent out a picture of us in front of for a Christmas Card a few years ago.

To get there we took a boat over to the shore. The small dock where we were to get off was blocked by floating pieces that had broken off of the glacier. The experienced captain and crew performed some amazing moves to get the ice out of their way. Some of the crew even had pool stick like tools that they used to push the ice away from the boat!

Once we landed on the shore we had a spectacular view. Ellen and I attempted to take an action shot jumping off of some rocks, but as you can see it didn't quite work out.

Kris' picture is much better.

We hiked out a bit, strapped some crampons onto our feet and were led out to the glacier. We even got to check out an amazing cavern in the rock that was the brightest aqua blue deep inside.

Since the glaciers were so pure we were able to drink directly from the streams. Dane gave a nice demonstration.

It was an incredible experience to be out there and just see white all around!

As our trek came to the end they led us to one last little valley. There were two small tables set up and glasses and what else but whiskey! They took ice directly from the glacier, put it in a glass and then poured some "Famous Grouse" brand whiskey on top. It was nice little treat after the trek!